Word of the day
asperity
1. harshness of tone or manner
“he pointed this out with some asperity”
2. harsh qualities or conditions
“the asperities of a harsh and divided society”
3. a rough edge on a surface
“the asperities of the metal surfaces”
noun
/əˈspɛrədi/
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Choose the word that best fits in the phrase
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Select three words related to asperity
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- mildness
- harmony
- roughness
- sharpness
- meekness
Choose the phrase that uses asperity correctly
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Find a word related to asperity
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